Byers Green Primary School

URN: 114070 • Spennymoor DL16 7PN

Overview

Name
Byers Green Primary School
URN
114070
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gill Dodds (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01388603483
Website
Visit
Address
Wear View, Spennymoor DL16 7PN

Summary

Byers Green Primary School, located in Spennymoor, County Durham, is a community school catering to children aged 4 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 72 pupils, the school operates four classes: Reception and Year 1, Year 2, Years 3/4, and Years 5/6. The school has a capacity of 105 and maintains a strong focus on creating a warm and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging among students and families.

The curriculum at Byers Green is designed to be engaging and rigorous, with an emphasis on nurturing each child's unique talents. The school's ethos is encapsulated in the acronym REACH, which stands for resilience, enjoyment, achievement, care, and honesty. This framework guides the staff in their commitment to supporting the personal and academic growth of every child.

Byers Green Primary School values strong relationships with families and the wider community, frequently inviting parents to participate in various activities such as craft mornings and school plays. The school promotes an open-door policy, encouraging parents to communicate any concerns and seek support throughout their child's educational journey.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
105
Pupils
72
Boys
35
Girls
37
FSM %
40.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 72 35 37 105 40.30
2024-09-11 72 36 36 105 44.40
2023-09-11 82 35 47 105 37.80
2022-09-11 82 35 47 105 37.80
2021-09-11 84 39 45 105 32.10
2020-09-11 87 44 43 105 26.40

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